Lukas Gran's pick led to a Saugerties TD just before halftime. Joel Mayr returned an interception for a score midway through the third quarter.

"They hung tough," said Saugerties coach Lee Meisinger, whose team rebounded from last week's 55-6 loss to Cornwall and is now preparing for next Saturday's big Class A game at Goshen.

"We were winning the turnovers," Meisinger said. "We didn't lay the ball on the ground. That was a big difference."

The Sawyers had four interceptions, while they were picked off once and recovered all four of their own fumbles.

"No offense," said Rondout coach George Iacabaccio, summing up his (0-6) team's day.

"The defense played great. They played all day long."

The Ganders held Saugerties to 215 yards and allowed just one TD offensively.

However, Rondout had just 30 yards offense and three first downs -- two on penalty.

The Ganders held firm until a decisive play with 1:54 remaining in the half when Rondout quarterback Tom Reardon was intercepted by Gran.

On the same play, Reardon was leveled by defensive end Jake Vickery, who was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Reardon never returned, sustaining a popped rib.

Senior Nick Koenig -- who has missed most of the season because of a hamstring injury -- returned in time for his final home game. He ran twice for 14 yards, caught a 15-yard pass from Adam Bacon on the ensuing drive, then ran in from the 3 for the TD and a 7-0 halftime lead.

"Nick was definitely a big help. This was his first full game he's played this season," Meisinger said.

Five minutes into the second half, Rondout backup sophomore quarterback Alex Bennett was intercepted by Mayr, who ran it back eight yards for the 14-0 advantage.

Gran had two interceptions, Matt Winters had another, and both Rich Masi and Eric Beresheim recorded sacks for Saugerties.

Brett Steers had an interception, Keith Malak made two sacks and George Lent had one for Rondout.

"Our defense was solid," said Gran, who plays quarterback and defensive back. "We need to work a little bit more on our offense."

The Ganders had just four plays on the Sawyers' side of the field all game. Saugerties had longer drives, but hurt itself with 14 penalties.